She shook her head when he offered the bottle. “I had enough to drink last night,” she said, softly. “I don’t want to leave you. I want to help get your ship back, I want revenge on father too.” She finally looked up at him. “I don’t want to leave you...ever. You were my only constant. You were the only one who ever cared about me that wasn’t my mother. I know I have my crew now, but sometimes I still feel lonely around them. I don’t feel that way with you. I just...I want time with you, I want memories, I want something to think back on once we do part ways. It’s inevitable that we will leave each other. I can’t become a pirate and I wouldn’t expect you to give up your way of life for me. You don’t really know me anymore.” She bit her lip. “I don’t really know you either, but I know you wouldn’t hurt me on purpose and I know I’m willing to trust you.” She leaned her head on his shoulder and took his hand. 

Elissa didn’t know what else to say. Thoughts swarmed in her mind, none of which she was willing to say aloud. She knew she could never be part of his new life. She was his past not his future. It was a hard truth for her to accept.